UNICEF National Consultancy: Implementation Research (IR) for HCD-TIP in Cambodia
Location: Cambodia
Categories: Health, Nutrition, Health and Nutrition
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UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/.
How can you make a difference?
It is critical to document the implementation of new public health approaches so that lessons can be learned and shared within and across sites to improve programs and contribute to better health outcomes. Implementation research (IR) is one such method to systematically document, assess, and ultimately improve the implementation of programs. As the HCD-TIP approach is new to the Cambodia context, IR will help to better understand the strengths and challenges of HCD-TIP implementation at each level of the system, and to document community engagement and acceptability.
The purpose of the TOR is to use implementation research principles to understand how implementation of HCD-TIP training and rollout guides immunization demand intervention design and implementation in zero-dose and under-vaccinated communities in Cambodia.
The objectives of this consultancy include:
1. To document the adoption and adaptation of the HCD-TIP approach in the Cambodia context
2. To assess the conditions that strengthen or weaken the success of HCD-TIP implementation rollout (e.g., acceptability, feasibility, appropriateness, and sustainability) for intervention design and implementation,
3. To understand how and the extent that HCD-TIP contributes to the design and implementation of interventions to increase vaccination demand and uptake, and
4. To document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices and future recommendations related to HCD-TIP facilitated interventions at the community level.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced university degree in related disciplines is required for specialists with proven experience of at least eight years in health and social development programmes and/or public health research that should include at least five years related to a maternal and child health topic.
- Experience in reviewing and summarizing health program and research documents.
- Experience in research and/or evaluation programmes/projects or implementation research, including qualitative research methods.
- Experience with routine immunization will be an advantage.
- Experience with community engagement, demand generation and social and behaviour change programing will be an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent communication, writing, analytical, inter-personal and facilitation skills.
Competencies
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity and teamwork.
- Proficiency in standard office ICT (information, communication, and technology) applications.
Languages
- Proficiency conversing and writing in English and Khmer
Please find the terms of reference for this consultancy in this attachment: ToR _Consultant_HCD Implementation Research (CBD)_TMS.pdf
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).
Advertised: 11 Apr 2023 SE Asia Standard Time
Deadline: 25 Apr 2023 SE Asia Standard Time
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